Sustainability Tip: Celebrate Plastic Free July!
Posted by
Nina Waysdorf on Jul 14, 2022 11:27:12 AM
July is a great month. It’s the peak of summer, prime time for camping, the wildflowers are popping and the trails are calling. July is also a wonderful month to join in a global movement to create a..
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Sustainability Tip: Think Early About Water Conservation at Home
Posted by
Simba Dupwa on Jun 16, 2022 2:40:08 PM
Every Coloradoan knows that water is a limited and critical resource in our state. And while the rivers are running high this time of year, planning ahead and conserving water now is critical. We’ve..
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Sustainability Tip: Gear Care and Responsible Purchasing
Posted by
Courtney Rajt on May 13, 2022 9:35:22 AM
Colorado hosts millions of outdoor enthusiasts and they all have something in common: a sense of stewardship for the land. In the last few years the demand for camping and outdoor gear has skyrocketed
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Climate anxiety is real. Go into a local high school, you’ll quickly realize why students across Eagle County chose to walk out of class and protest for climate action in September 2019. Across the..
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Press Release: Walking Mountains to Launch Eagle County’s Solarize Program to support growth of a local solar market
Posted by
Diego Betts on Mar 29, 2022 12:05:06 PM
For Immediate Release: 03-21-2022
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Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips
If you’re here in Eagle County visiting, or have recently taken a trip, you may have been confused to find that recycling rules can be different from place to place. Within Eagle County there are..
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Once upon a time (a time that really wasn’t that long ago), human beings were limited by what existed in the natural world. But, someone somewhere did a little experimenting, a little mixing of some..
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Sustainability Tip: Heat Your Home Safely This Winter
Posted by
Diego Betts on Feb 14, 2022 10:52:41 AM
According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), heating equipment is the leading cause of fires in U.S homes. Nearly half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and..
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New Report Illuminates Tri-County Solar and Storage Potential
Posted by
Claire Kantor on Jan 6, 2022 9:30:00 AM
Sometimes it baffles me that solar energy wasn’t harnessed for power in an effective way decades ago. I’m stating the obvious here, but the sun is the start of the energy cycle most life forms depend..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips
How to Recycle your Christmas Tree in Eagle County
Posted by
Nina Waysdorf on Dec 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM
As pine, spruce, and fir trees hold the spotlight during the holiday season, they also play a less festive role in our waste streams. Each year, an estimated, an estimated 25 million to 30 million..
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Topics: Sustainability Tips, Recycling, Leave No Trace, Zero Waste